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Considering Adopting a New Member of the Family?

   How to choose which pet is right for you

• Are you a cat or dog person? Cats are often times more independent and may be a better choice for a busy family or individual but, if you are able to have a pet tag along for your family adventures, a dog is a great, loyal companion. If you are thinking about adding a dog to your family, review the article "Things to Consider Before you Adopt a Dog."

• Often times, people pick the cutest face at the pet store or shelter, not realizing how much exercise the breed requires or how much time they will need to spend grooming their long hair pet. Do your research before you take on an animal that is too much for you to handle and will need to be rehomed in the future! Check out Animal Planet's Dog Breed Selector to find out which dog breed matches you! 

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• For information on more dog breeds, click here.
  

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• Breed Specific Legislation: All of us at Domino Effect Animal Rescue care about every breed of dog, but not everyone is as accepting of certain breeds, especially the large, strong dogs like Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Dobermans, etc. Before adopting one of these breeds, make sure you live in an area that allows them. Even most rental homes and apartments that allow pets, have breed restrictions. In some states, counties or cities, these breeds are not even legal to own. If you currently live in a home that allows these breeds, also consider your future and if you plan on moving somewhere that may not. Please review our BSL handout for more info.

• Looking for a cat? Check out some cat breeds here to learn about their different personality traits!
  

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• Now that you have picked which breed of cat or dog fits your family and lifestyle, you have to decide if you want to purchase your pet from a store, breeder or adopt through your local shelter or rescue. Click on the Top 5 Reasons why we (of course) think adoption is the best choice!
  

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• Search for your new family member through any of these adoptable pet search engines: Petfinder, Adopt-a-Pet or Pet Harbor.

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Bringing Home Your New Pet

• What to Expect With Your New Cat / ​​What to Expect With Your New Dog
• You have found the perfect pet, now you need the perfect name!
• Safety Proof Your Home!
• Housebreaking tips
• Find a healthy pet food to help maintain good health! Visit Natural Pet Food & Supplies to find the best food for your pet!
• Find a groomer to keep your pet looking and feeling great!
• Choose a veterinarian. We use and recommend Butterfield Animal Hospital. If you adopt your pet through us, show them your adoption paperwork and your first exam is free!
• Common health care issues you should familiarize yourself with:
  

                  - Parasites                     - Allergies or what to do if you're allergic to your pet!

                  - Bloat                            - Seizures

                  - Kennel Cough              - Hip Dysplasia

                  - Diabetes                      - Urinary Stones/crystals

                  - Toxic plants                 - Toxic foods

                  - Household dangers

Pet Emergencies

• We encourage everyone to make a Pet First Aid Kit. Make sure to leave your kit in area that is easily accessible so you can quickly grab it in the event of an emergency.
• Evacuating your pets: Check out Community Animal Response and Evacuation Group (C.A.R.E) for tons of useful information to help you be better prepared for an evacuation and, for specific locations where to take your pets, visit, Inland Empire Fire Safe Alliance.
• 24-hr emergency pet hospital: California Veterinary Specialists
• If you witness animal cruelty or abuse, call Animal Friends of the Valleys at 951-674-0618 ext. 222

What to do if you Lost or Found a Pet

• If you lost your pet, follow these tips from the Humane Society of the United States
• If you found a pet, follow these tips from the Humane Society of the United States
• Post the pet on Craigslist or social media sites like Facebook. Here are a couple local lost/found Facebook pages:

                  - Lost and Found Pets of Murrieta and Temecula

                  - Inland Empire Lost & Found Pets/Safe Adoptions

Spaying or Neutering Your Pet

• Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter
• Low cost spay/neuter clinics:

               Affordable Spay and Neuter Clinic (mobile)

               33320 State Highway 79

               Temecula, CA

               760-233-5917

               Ramona Humane Society

               690 Humane Way

               San Jacinto, CA

               951-654-3110

                Animal Friends of the Valley Spay/Neuter Clinic

                29001 Bastron Ave

                Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

                951-674-7729

Behavioral Issues

• Understanding Dog Behavior
• Understanding Cat Behavior
• Find a good trainer!

Pet Friendly Rentals

• Search for homes.
• Increase your chances of being approved. 

Rehoming Your Pet

• Before giving up your pet due to behavioral issues or moving to a new home, please check our links above so your pet can remain a member of the family. If you still can no longer care for your pet, try to rehome him/her yourself by posting your pet online through social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, Craigslist or even your local newspaper. Try to avoid turning your pet into a shelter. According to the American Humane Association, only 25% of pets that enter shelters get adopted. Often times, animals are euthanized simply due to overcrowding and the fact that there is not enough room to house all the animals constantly coming into the shelter. So even if your pet is young, sweet or a purebred, there are no guarantees he/she will get adopted by another family. 
  

• Since we do not have a facility, we are limited to the number of pets we take in. We usually rescue our animals from high kill, county shelters but we occasionally will take in a pet from an owner needing help. 

           If you'd like us to consider your pet, please submit a Relinquishment Request Form.